JOHAN STEYN: Why I won’t be sending my child to varsity
University education as an unequivocal gateway to the future is undergoing a profound reassessment
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the world, traditional norms and paradigms are being challenged on multiple fronts. The age-old belief that a university education is an unequivocal gateway to a successful future is now undergoing a profound reassessment.
As a parent, I find myself at a crossroads, confronted with a decision that might seem unconventional to some: I have chosen not to send my young son to university one day. This choice is not driven by a disregard for education as such, but rather by a profound belief that the landscape of learning and career opportunities has evolved dramatically, and with it so too must our approach to education. ..
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